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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy.
• Related link North Street Corridor Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/north-street-corridor-entrance
• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-11
• Related link Physiotherapy.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/physiotherapy--2

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• Comments View
  • Speech & Language Therapy is located to the rear of the Physiotherapy corridor.
  • It is accessible via the North Street corridor entrance and the main hospital entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Preston.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Preston.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Car Park G.
  • The car park is located to the left when facing the entrance.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges apply.

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Parking Charges Update from the Trust

• Up to 30 minutes FREE
• Up to 1 hour £2.50
• Up to 2 hours £3.50
• Up to 4 hours £5.50
• Up to 6 hours £6.00
• Up to 8 hours £8.00
• More than 8 hours £10.00
• The same charges apply to both blue badge holders and other car park users at the majority of hospital trusts in the region.
• Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS):
• If you are referred to us for NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or other health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
• Free parking is also provided for cancer patients receiving regular treatment, renal patients, parents/guardians of children, intensive care visitors, and families of long stay patients. Exemption letters can be provided by ward managers and will be required when exiting the car parks.
• Dialysis patients can obtain a temporary car parking permit from the Dialysis Unit, allowing parking in the designated car park spaces allocated specifically for dialysis patients.
• Discounted seven day tickets are available to patients and visitors for £30. Information about discounted tickets is displayed at the pay stations and tickets can be purchased from the General Office at both hospitals.
• Drop off points are available on both hospital sites and are clearly signposted.
• Pay stations take both bank cards and cash.
• General Office hours are 09.00 – 16.30, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
• If you have a query or need advice about parking options and charges please contact :
• General Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 01257 245661
• General Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 522528
• Car Parking Office, Royal Preston email [email protected]

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Outside Access (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.

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Outside Access (Physiotherapy Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the Burgundy Street corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Physiotherapy corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Treatment Room 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted toilet facilities are available on the Outpatients corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the main waiting area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the gymnasium corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
• Disability awareness training are provided for staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in Braille, large print, audio, different languages and voice recognition CD format can be requested.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
• Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
• Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• There is not a charge for mobility aids.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.